The Ivy League Pre School

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Summary

Contact Info

The Ivy League Pre School
2342 State Route 32
New Windsor , NY  12553
www.theivyleaguepreschool.com

Tel: (845) 534-0164

Application Information

Applications accepted Call and set up an appointment for a tour

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 2 months
Extended day Yes

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. One Star
Quality of teaching Two and Half Star
Home-school connection Three Stars
Parent community One Star
Discipline One Star
Health One and Half Star
Safety One Star
Handling of separation One Star

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info


School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"The philosophy of the preschool is based on the different learning capabilities of children, which is the focus of Harvard University's, Howard Gardner.
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Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"Daily Schedule

9:00 to 9:20 12:30 to 12:50 Free Play
9:20 to 9:55 12:50 to 1:25 Circle-time/Lessons
9:55 to 10:10 1:25 to 1:40 Snack
10:10 to 10:40 1:40 to 2:10 Project
10:40 to 11:20 2:10 to 2:50 Centers
11:20 to 11:30 2:50 to 3:00 Prepare to go
home
11:30 to 12:00 Lunch
12:00 to 12:30 Free Play
12:30 to 2:10 Relaxation/Nap time
2:10 to 2:50 Organized and Free Play
2:50 to 3:00 Get ready to go home
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language -
Oral language - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - - Not formally part of the curriculum n/a
Storybook reading - - - Not formally part of the curriculum n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - - Not formally part of the curriculum n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Music - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Visual arts - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Physical activity - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (2.5) Two and Half Star
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Two and Half Star
Patient and affectionate with children Three and Half Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Two and Half Star
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Three and Half Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Three Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Three Stars
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them One Star
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn Two Stars
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts One Star
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Three Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.0) Three Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Three Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (1.0) One Star

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are not encouraged to drop-in

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

-This preschool does not connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (1.0) One Star

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (1.2) One Star
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled poorly in a way that makes me concerned about the safety of my child

Health

OVERALL RATING (1.5) One and Half Star
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Two Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided One Star

Safety

OVERALL RATING (1.0) One Star
Screen and identify all visitors One Star
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others One Star

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 3 years to
6 years
$480/Month
From 3 years to
6 years
$370/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
3 years
$345/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
3 years
$180/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
3 years
$355/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
3 years
$300/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
3 years
$240/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
3 years
$290/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
3 years
$190/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
3 years
$345/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
3 years
$235/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
3 years
$290/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
3 years
$235/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
3 years
$180/Month
From 3 years to
6 years
$570/Month
From 3 years to
6 years
$650/Month

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

3 to 6 old's
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
2 days $350.00
3 days $450.00
4 days $530.00
5 days $600.00
-"BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL
7:00 AM TO CORNWALL BUS $120.00
PICKUP
BUS DROP OFF - 6:00 PM $290.00
BEFORE AND AFTER BUS $350.00

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Excerpted from the preschool's website

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Call and set up an appointment for a tour

Application fee: $75

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 months to enroll.

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